Be a Part of the Cure Walk. War Memorial Stadium, Little Rock The fourth to beat cancer! UAMS Cancer Prevent Cancer Foundation #CongressionalFamilies
Proud to join@FLOTUS with Prevent Cancer Foundation talking NCI designation for UAMS Cancer #CongressionalFamilies
Today is #WorldCancerDay . Up to 50% of cancer cases and about 50% of cancer deaths could be prevented with the knowledge we have right now. To find cancer prevention and early detection resources, visit preventcancer.org. #CongressionalFamilies
It’s a sunny long weekend! Remember to protect your skin when outdoors. Slather on that sunscreen, wear a hat, & get out there and have fun! Reapply sunscreen every 2 hrs. More info: preventcancer.org/skin #congressionalfamilies #cancer sucks #cancer #summersafety Prevent Cancer Foundation
Last week, we celebrated the inaugural Cancer Prevention & Early Detection Month on Capitol Hill with the cancer prevention community & members of Congress & their spouses.
Thanks to all who joined us to raise awareness about prevention & early detection! #CongressionalFamilies
It's #SkinCancerAwarenessMonth ! It’s a good idea to get your skin checked by a health care provider annually & to examine your own skin monthly. Early Detection = Better Outcomes. Learn more: preventcancer.org/skin. #CongressionalFamilies #BetterOutcomes Prevent Cancer Foundation
March is #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth . If you’re 45+, it’s time to get screened—with a colonoscopy or other screening option. Learn more @PreventCancer: preventcancer.org/colorectal #CongressionalFamilies
April is Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month! Routine screenings can mean #BetterOutcomes for your health—that means more treatment options, more healthy days ahead & more time with the people you love. Learn more: bit.ly/3VFUuG6 #CongressionalFamilies
Looking to reduce your risk of lung cancer? Don’t smoke or use tobacco, eat lots of fruits & veggies, stay away from secondhand smoke & check the radon levels in your home. For more, visit preventcancer.org/lung. #LungCancerAwarenessMonth #CongressionalFamilies Prevent Cancer Foundation
We're proud to sponsor the #CongressionalFamilies Cancer Prevention Program and Prevent Cancer Foundation reception honoring Dr. Collins! Great to see HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra and Rosa DeLauro speak passionately about cancer screening innovation and patient access.
Be Part of the Cure - great walk to prevent and help cure cancer today in Little Rock! UAMS Cancer Prevent Cancer Foundation #CongressionalFamilies #NCI
We’re getting started! Jody Hoyos, CEO of Prevent Cancer Foundation; Sheetal Sheth; Lisa McGovern, Executive Director of the #CongressionalFamilies Program; Dr. Francis Collins, former Director of NIH; and Rosa DeLauro are onstage!
September is #GynecologicCancerAwarenessMonth . Your annual OB-GYN appointment is a great opportunity to check your health, even if you aren't due for a Pap/HPV test. Learn more about how Early Detection = Better Outcomes at preventcancer.org. #CongressionalFamilies
As we start this new year, don’t forget to add prevention to your list of goals for 2024. January is #CervicalCancerAwarenessMonth , a cancer that could one day be nonexistent–but it begins with YOU. Learn more: preventcancer.org/cervical
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#HPV is linked to nearly all #cervicalcancer cases & at least 5 other cancer types. The #HPV Vaccine, recommended for kids ages 9-12, can protect against this virus & prevent cancer. Learn more: preventcancer.org/viruses #HPV PreventionWeek #CongressionalFamilies Prevent Cancer Foundation
Surveys show that too many Americans don't get colorectal cancer screenings regularly. Screenings can find polyps before they become cancerous. Get screened starting at 45.
Learn about screening options @PreventCancer: preventcancer.org/colorectal #CongressionalFamilies
During this year’s #WomensHealthWeek remember to schedule your routine medical appointments and cancer screenings!
Not sure what screenings you need? Check out this Prevent Cancer Foundation quiz to learn what is recommended for you!
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This week is Women’s Health Week. Please schedule your routine medical appointments and cancer screenings today. Routine screenings catch cancer early, make treatments easier, and save lives. Learn more: preventcancer.org/betteroutcomes #CongressionalFamilies
Cancer is a leading cause of death globally.
This #WorldCancerDay , let’s #ClosetheCancerGap so that all communities have access to prevention and early detection resources.
Learn more ⬇️
preventcancer.org
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